Lignerolle: population and statistics
Lignerolle has a population of 449 (2025) across 10.6 km², or 42.2 people per km². It ranks 1,856 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 449 residents
- 10.6 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 715 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Lignerolle ranks No. 226 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,254 kWh a year here.
Lignerolle in numbers
Where is Lignerolle?
Population of Lignerolle over time
Lignerolle had 390 residents in 2015 and 449 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 435 |
| 2021 | 408 |
| 2022 | 447 |
| 2023 | 462 |
| 2024 | 461 |
| 2025 | 449 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,490 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Les Clées, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ballaigues (1,231 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,016 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lignerolle
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Lignerolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.7% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Lignerolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 214 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,909 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 52.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Lignerolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 31 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,810 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 983.3 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,783 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,967 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Lignerolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 38 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,817 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 33 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,767 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 45.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Lignerolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 84 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,934 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 187.1 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.4% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Lignerolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.4% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lignerolle
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lignerolle?
Lignerolle has 449 residents (2025), ranking 1,856 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lignerolle?
Lignerolle covers 10.6 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Lignerolle growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lignerolle went from 390 to 449, a change of +15.1%.
Where is Lignerolle?
Lignerolle is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.733, longitude 6.450.
Jobs: what is the figure for Lignerolle?
In Lignerolle, “Jobs” stands at 84 (2024), ranking 1,934 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Lignerolle?
In Lignerolle, “Dwellings” stands at 214 (2026), ranking 1,909 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lignerolle?
In Lignerolle, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,254 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lignerolle?
The nearest to Lignerolle are Les Clées (1.3 km), Bretonnières (2.2 km), Ballaigues (2.5 km), L'Abergement (3.1 km), Premier (3.3 km).